Michelle Nelson Email & Phone Number

Planning Department

Community & Economic Development Bureau

Provide financial planning workshops and individual financial counseling tailored to meet the needs of transitioning Soldiers and Family Members prior to their separation from the Active Army or Reserve Components. Provide information on banking, debt management, health care, college saving plans, home ownership, budgeting, use of credit, insurance.

Vilseck, Germany

Provides direct services to transitioning military personnel, Army civilians, and their family members through the Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program. Services include the conduct of automated and manual pre-separation briefings, delivery of job assistance training in group or individual settings, conduct of individual counseling sessions, and.

Loveland, Ohio

• Hired for a twelve-month Management Fellowship, promoted within nine months to Management Analyst.
• Human Resources: facilitated City health insurance conversion, administered the City wellness program and led the conversion to a new provider and more robust program, assisted in investigation of employee misconduct.
• Finance: worked with City Manager to develop annual budget, including capital improvement program analysis, developed a vehicle replacement schedule with department head team.
• Management: led city-wide performance measurement program earning the Certificate of Excellence from the International City/County Management Association in 2012, policy research for City Council, served as Public.
• Economic Development: Coordinated special events to promote economic development opportunity in downtown Loveland, worked directly with developers and property owners to increase density in downtown.
• Agent of Change: led sustainability efforts through resolutions, successful grant writing (iPads &composting pilot program), and led public art efforts for public spaces in the City.

Minneapolis, MN

Reported directly to the Director of Community Planning & Economic Development.Created and revised presentations for distribution to stakeholders, potential funders, and media outlets.Compiled and analyzed city, metro, and state trends regarding population, housing, and employment, which was the keynote presentation by the Director of Economic Development.

Collaborated with community organizations, businesses, and property owners to create a long-term land use plan for West Bay Street and Hudson Hill in Savannah, GA. Created an interactive blog to obtain stakeholder feedback, which was awarded the Georgia Planning Association's Outstanding Planning Process for a Large Community in.

Marketing: Coordinate marketing initiatives, website design, special events, and e-mail campaigns. Sales: Direct client support in booking private event space and hotel rooms. Business Office: Executive administrative support and special project coordination.

Office of Strategic Planning: Create the "Daily Digest" of public policy initiatives for Minnesota Governor, Tim Pawlenty by researching innovative public policy initiatives being developed across the country.Department of Labor and Industry: Develop policy ideas for Minnesota Construction Worker Safety legislation by researching data retention, Minnesota.

Master Of Public Policy, Economic And Community Development

Ba, Politics And History

Activities and Societies: Academic Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Mortar Board Honor Society, Dean’s List (4 years) • Politics Department.

Bachelor’S Degree, Politics And History